Though the pair remain in love, at least according to them, they no longer feel a rush to get married right away. “We’re waiting a little bit,” she told PEOPLE magazine. “We really want to make sure we’re doing this right.”

Ali however makes it clear their decision to wait has nothing to do with a change in feelings towards each other. “Nothing has changed – we’re still just as happy as we were,” adds Ali, 26. “When we were finished [with the show], we were so excited. We were like, ‘Oh, we’re going to get married right away.’ But if you’re rushing because you’re in love, why rush? [Just] wait. You’re going to get married any way. We’re both sort of enjoying life.”

Ali and Roberto are currently living together in San Diego, CA.

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